Scaynes Hill SSSI
Scaynes Hill is a 0.04-hectare (0.099-acre) geological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Newick in East Sussex.[1][2] It is a Geological Conservation Review site.[3]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Area of Search | East Sussex |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 391 227[1] |
| Interest | Geological |
| Area | 0.04 hectares (0.099 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1999[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This disused quarry and road section exposes yellow sandstone of the Grinstead Clay, dating to the Valanginian stage around 135 million years ago. The sandstone was deposited by a meandering river.[4]
References
- "Designated Sites View: Scaynes Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Map of Scaynes Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Scaynes Hill (Wealden)". Geological Conservation Review. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Scaynes Hill citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
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